Potter Charitable Trust
This grant funds programs in Kent County, Delaware that address basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and health care for economically underprivileged individuals.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; supports charitable programs in Kent County, Delaware.
Summary: Supports nonprofits aiding the economically underprivileged in Kent County, Delaware, with a focus on basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and health care.
Description
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation with guidance from the CenDel Foundation, is one of the nation’s oldest continuing trusts. Its primary purpose is to support charitable organizations serving economically underprivileged individuals in Kent County, Delaware. The trust prioritizes projects delivering crisis or emergency assistance for basic needs, addressing homelessness, combating hunger, and improving access to health care. Grants are awarded to programs that demonstrate a lasting, positive impact on the Kent County community.
